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5 Milwaukee Brewers set to hit unrestricted free agency this winter

By Brian Sampson

Sep 10, 2022; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers designated hitter Andrew McCutchen (24) reacts after hitting a two-run home run in the eighth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2022; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers designated hitter Andrew McCutchen (24) reacts after hitting a two-run home run in the eighth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Milwaukee Brewers have a lot of difficult decisions to make following the conclusion of a disappointing season.

After the best 50-game start in franchise history, Milwaukee faltered down the stretch. The players didn’t live up to their billing. The front office didn’t make the right moves. And the coaching staff couldn’t push the right buttons. Everyone played a role in their demise.

What’s done is done. It’s already time for the Brewers to move forward. And here are five players who are set to hit unrestricted free agency this offseason.

These five players on the Milwaukee Brewers are set to hit unrestricted free agency this winter and may not return to the team.

Trevor Rosenthal

I’ll forgive you if you didn’t even know Trevor Rosenthal was on the team. Milwaukee traded for the veteran reliever at the beginning of August who just signed with the San Francisco Giants two weeks earlier. Oh, and he hadn’t pitched in the majors since 2020. That streak continued with the Brewers, as the veteran immediately got hurt and missed the rest of the season. Anyways, he’s set to become a free agent.

Luis Perdomo

Despite also finishing the season on the injured list, Luis Perdomo at least got some run out of the Brewers’ bullpen this season. In 14 games and 23.2 innings, he had an ERA+ of 105 (100 is average). He made $700,000 last season and could return on a similar salary if the Brewers are interested in his services again.

Taylor Rogers

This season, Rogers joined the Brewers from San Diego and failed to live up to the billing. He posted an ERA+ of 73 in 23 innings in Milwaukee. He was susceptible to both the long ball and the walk–not a great combination. He made $7.3 million last year and it’s safe to say the Brewers won’t bring him back on anything close to that salary.

Jace Peterson

The veteran reserve played his role to a T this season as far as expectations are concerned. He hit right at his career-average and on-base percentage and put up a league-average OPS+ of 98. He’s basically a cheap form of outfield depth that could return if Milwaukee is satisfied with their first four outfielders on their MLB roster.

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Andrew McCutchen

Milwaukee signed McCutchen to a one-year, $8.5 million deal last season and the 14-year veteran held his own. He’s obviously not the McCutchen of old and was miscast as a middle-of-the-order hitter with the Brewers due a lack of better options. The Brewers need to find offensive upgrades next season so they could move on from McCutchen and search for younger and better options.

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